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Saxophone

Alto saxophone in Eb, of cream acrylic with metal keys, metal bell strengthener and metal crook. Some keys also with mother of pearl pads (possibly artificial).

  • Date:
    c.1950
  • Maker:
    Hector Sommaruga
  • Collection:
    Bate Collection, Oxford
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  • Place of production:
    UK, England, London
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  • Materials:Metal;Acrylic;Synthetic;Mother of Pearl;Shell?;Plastic?
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  • Inscriptions:Grafton MADE IN ENLGAND PAT NOS 604, 407-604, 418 U.S.PAT. 2471290-2551177 10549
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  • Repository:Bate Collection, Oxford
  • Measurements:Max L = 680 mm Max Diam [bell] = 125 mm